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What is the law related to animal noise?

"The keeping or maintenance or the permitting to be kept or maintained upon any premises owned, occupied or controlled by any person of any animal or animals which by any frequent or long-continued noise, shall cause annoyance or discomfort to a reasonable person of normal sensitiveness in the vicinity" is unlawful.

Criteria defining a violation of the noise ordinance:

"The noise from any such animal or animals that disturbs two or more residents residing in separate residences adjacent to any part of the property on which the subject animal or animals are kept or maintained, or three or more residents residing in separate residences in close proximity to the property on which the subject animal or animals are kept or maintained shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section."

What are some animal control regulations?

The quantity and type of animals kept on residential property are restricted in the San Diego city limits. Cats are not regulated. The total number of fowl and rabbits maintained on a residential property is restricted to 25, except up to 100 pigeons provided that the animals are kept at least 50 feet from any residence.

Having more than six dogs at a residence is considered a kennel, and is not permitted in residential zones.

Why do dogs bark so much?

Dogs bark excessively for numerous reasons such as loneliness, frustration, frequent neighborhood activity, hyperactivity and more. The following suggestions may be helpful in controlling excessive barking.

Give the dog attention and exercise daily.

" If the dog barks because of frequent neighborhood activity, try to remove the dog from the activity. Consider keeping the dog in the house or garage whenever possible or keep a dog in a location isolated from the source of disturbances.

Dogs frequently bark while left outside alone on the property. If you must leave the dog unattended, keep the dog in the garage or house whenever possible.

Consult your veterinarian on the possible causes for the barking.

" Go to your favorite search engine and look under "Dog Training".

How can the City help?

Code Enforcement can only take further action when the city receives signed statements from the required number of complainants.

Cases that have the necessary support may be referred to mediation, or the City may issue administrative fines.